How to pronounce goji
Say it like GOH-jee. Goji has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goji pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of goji
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-jee.
What does goji mean?
- A fruit in the genus Lycium, especially in commercial products where it is promoted as a superfruit.
Words that rhyme with goji
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goji.
Questions about saying goji
How do you pronounce goji?
Say GOH-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goji?
Goji has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · jee.
Is goji pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊdʒi/ (GOH-jee).